Pirathon Cellar Door & Wine Sales
15 Vine Vale Road
Tanunda
Pirathon Winery & Production
979 Light Pass Road
Vine Vale
Pirathon Country Estate & Carter House
278 Menge Rd
Tanunda
GCV McAskill Riesling
2020
412
The McAskill Riesling is made in very limited volumes, sourced predominately from a small block planted in the year 2000 that consistently produces Riesling of outstanding character and quality.
...The McAskill Riesling is made in very limited volumes, sourced predominately from a small block planted in the year 2000 that consistently produces Riesling of outstanding character and quality.
The McAskill range consists of small volumes of the highest quality wine sourced exclusively from the Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard located in the well known sub region of White Hut. Named in honour after John McAskill who donated the land next door to our vineyard in 1860 to be used as a cemetery for the Gaelic speaking Scottish pioneers of the Clare Valley.
Reviews
95 points - Halliday Wine Companion 2022
93 points - The Real Review
Tasting Notes
The appearance is very pale green with vibrant youthful hues. Aromatically, fresh green limes typical of this block come to the fore with subtle floral notes. The palate is quite pure and elegant built around salivating acidity with lemon drop and finger lime flavours. The balance between the acidity, texture and flavour profile is impeccable, p...
The appearance is very pale green with vibrant youthful hues. Aromatically, fresh green limes typical of this block come to the fore with subtle floral notes. The palate is quite pure and elegant built around salivating acidity with lemon drop and finger lime flavours. The balance between the acidity, texture and flavour profile is impeccable, powerful in flavour yet elegant in style. Although this wine can be enjoyed in its youth long term cellaring will reward those that wait.Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular
Vineyard
Single vineyard – Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard
Varietal
100% Riesling
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years
12.0% Alcohol